Boston Comic Con has announced their schedule for the 2013 convention! This year’s show includes gaming, trivia contests, cosplay tutorials, concerts, and of course Q&A panels with some of the most talented comic creators in the industry plus media guests Jason David Frank (Power Rangers) and The Walking Dead’s Lauren Cohan! Panels are free with paid admission. Get tickets either at the door or online at the link!
SATURDAY APRIL 20TH
Main Lobby Panel Room
All Age Comics
12:00pm-12:45pm
Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb, Andy Price
Power Ranger Q&A
1:00pm–1:45pm
Jason David Frank
How To Draw Like A Bad Ass
2:00pm–2:45pm
Frank Cho
DC Artists
3:00pm-3:45pm
Tony Daniel, Tom Raney, Aaron Lopresti
Marvel Artists
4:00pm-4:45pm
Carlos Pacheco, Mark Bagley, Mike Choi, Nick Bradshaw, Lauren Sankovitch
Writing Comics
5:00pm-5:45pm
Bill Willingham, Steve Niles, Tim Seeley
Female Creators
6:00pm-6:45pm
Amy Reeder, Colleen Doran, Ming Doyle, Lauren Sankovitch
Panel Room 109
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
12:00pm-12:45pm
Trivia game about comics, sci-fi, TV, movies, etc.
Comics and Comics
2:00pm–2:45pm
Popular stand up comedy team showcases their Geek based humor
Nashville Superman
3:00pm–3:45pm
Country music singer, Allen Shervelle, sings songs about Superman
Panel Room 109
Meet The Legions
4:00pm-4:45pm
Star Wars 501st cosplay organization
Anime Trivia
5:00pm-5:45pm
Hosted by Isis Kain, The Anime Trivia Mistress
Panel Room 110
How to Create Suspense in Comics
12:00pm-12:45pm
Hosted by Neil Gibson, creator of the best selling UK based comic series Twisted Dark
So You Want to Be a Comic Book Artist
1:00pm–1:45pm
Former Dark Horse Comics editor, Phil Amara, as well as creators Jack Purcell, Erik Carlson, and more
Stop Waiting and Make Your Comic!
2:00pm–2:45pm
How to turn your ideas into reality with George Homeless
How to Pitch Your Comic to Publishers
3:00pm–3:45pm
Hosted by Anthony Del Col, co-creator of Kill Shakespeare
Star Wars Origami
4:00pm-4:45pm
Learn how to make Star Wars origami
Sell Your Comic To UnCreate Comics
5:00pm-5:45pm
Sell your comic to on-line publisher UnCreate Comics
Yaya Han: Costumes & Cosplay
6:00pm-6:45pm
Yaya shows you how to take cosplay to a whole new level
SUNDAY APRIL 21ST
Main Lobby Panel Room
Kicking Monkeys
11:00am-11:45am
Bill Willingham and Frank Cho unveil their new project
Spotlight: Mike Mignola
12:00pm–12:45pm
Hellboy creator Mike Mignola
Spotlight: Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti
1:00pm–1:45pm
DC artists and writer Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti
Costume Contest
2:00pm-3:45pm
Hosted by cosplay favorite Yaya Han
Walking Dead Q&A
4:00pm-5:00pm
Lauren Cohan
**UPDATE: Jon Bernthal has cancelled his appearance at Boston Comic Con**
Panel Room 109
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
12:00pm-12:45pm
Trivia game about comics, sci-fi, TV, movies, etc.
Comics and Comics
2:00pm–2:45pm
Popular stand up comedy team showcases their Geek based humor
Nashville Superman
3:00pm–3:45pm
Country music singer, Allen Shervelle, sings songs about Superman
Meet The Legions
4:00pm-4:45pm
Star Wars 501st cosplay organization
Panel Room 110
Comic Art Auction
1:00pm-3:00pm
2013 GAMING SCHEDULE
Magic: the Gathering
Star City Games Invitational Qualifier
- Date: Saturday April 20, 11am
- Registration: April 20, 10am-11am
- Entry: $25
- Prize: Based on attendance
Magic: the Gathering
Gatecrash Sealed Deck Tournament
- Date: Sunday April 21, 11am
- Registration: April 21, 10am-11am
- Entry: $25
- Prize: Based on attendance
Magic: the Gathering
8-Player Side Events: Booster Draft
- Date: Saturday & Sunday April 20 & 21, as filled
- Entry: $15
- Format: 8-player, single elimination
- Prizes: 8-4 pack prizes
Magic: the Gathering
8-Player Side Events: Win-a-box
- Date: Saturday & Sunday April 20 & 21, as filled
- Entry: $15
- Format: 8-player, single elimination
- Prize: Booster box for winner
Magic: the Gathering
8-Player Side Events: Standard and Modern
- Date: Saturday & Sunday April 20 & 21, as filled
- Entry: $15
- Format: 8-player, single elimination
- Prize: TBD
Magic: the Gathering
4-Player Commander
- Date: Saturday & Sunday April 21 & 22, as filled
- Entry: $5
- Prize: 2 booster packs each time you eliminate another player
Yu-Gi-Oh
16 Man Booster Box
- Hours, Saturday April 21: 11am, 2pm, 5pm
- Hours, Sunday April 22: 11am, 2pm
- Entry: $5